Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

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From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

later than; following

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

anew

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

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

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

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

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

a general officer ranking below a major general

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading If it is company work, it is the captain's business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading If it is company work, it is the captain's business.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading If it is company work, it is the captain's business.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

at any time

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

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

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it is company work, it is the captain's business.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

go away from a place

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

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

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

information about recent and important events

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

not any; not one

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

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

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

and nothing more

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

carry out

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

in or at that place or location

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

up to a particular time

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

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

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading If the two regiments are manoeuvring together, they will of course be under Bull and Macwitty, and I should be acting as brigadier."

precisely as stated

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

(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 Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

which person or people

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Nobody is ever likely to ask any questions about it; and now that it will simply be a matter of hard drill till the army moves again, you can be very well spared.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading If it is company work, it is the captain's business.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM HOME A week after arriving at Abrantes, seeing that there was no probability whatever of fighting for a time, Terence had suggested to Herrara that it would be a good opportunity for him to run down to Lisbon for a few days to see his fiancée and his friends in the town.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I don't know who you really ought to apply to for leave," he said, "but as we are a sort of half-independent corps, it seems the simplest way for me to take the responsibility.