Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

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

From this reading “Half an hour, at least,” was the answer.

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

From this reading THE LOOSE BOX, AND THE TABAGIE.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

react verbally

From this reading “Half an hour, at least,” was the answer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

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

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Half an hour, at least,” was the answer.

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

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading THE LOOSE BOX, AND THE TABAGIE.

terminate

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

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

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

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

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

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

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “Half an hour, at least,” was the answer.

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

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

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

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

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

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

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

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “Half an hour, at least,” was the answer.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

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

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

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

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

and nothing more

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Half an hour, at least,” was the answer.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading THE LOOSE BOX, AND THE TABAGIE.

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

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

uttered with a trill

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

except for; apart from

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

in a peacefully serene manner

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

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

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

deeply or completely

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

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From this reading THE LOOSE BOX, AND THE TABAGIE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

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

From this reading THE LOOSE BOX, AND THE TABAGIE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

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

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

sounding like thunder

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

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

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

without frets

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

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

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

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

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

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

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

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

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading “How long before the French can come up?” asked Wellington, hearing of the pursuit that was thundering close on his rear in the most critical hours of the short, sultry Spanish night.

at the time that

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Very well, then I will turn in and get some sleep,” said the Commander-in-Chief, rolling himself in a cloak, and lying down in a ditch to rest as soundly for the single half hour as any tired drummer-boy.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Serenely as Wellington, another hero slept profoundly, on the eve of a great event--of a great contest to be met when the day should break--of a critical victory, depending on him alone to save the Guards of England from defeat and shame; their honor and their hopes rested on his solitary head; by him they would be lost or saved; but, unharassed by the magnitude of the stake at issue, unhaunted by the past, unfretted by the future, he slumbered the slumber of the just.