Chapter XII

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

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

expected hopefully

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

the trait of lacking courage

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Fire!"

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

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

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

arranged into groups

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

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

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

engage in

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

moving toward one

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

the beginning or early stages

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

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

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

make square

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There may have been others inclined to show cowardice; but such a salutary example checked them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

male cat

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Guarding the By-ways Grouped together in three separate squares, Tom's Spanish command awaited the onset of the French horse, each man gripping the musket supplied to him by his British allies, and, in the case of those in our hero's own particular square, awaiting his orders before discharging the weapon.

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

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

at the time that

From this reading "Kneeling rank make ready!" shouted Tom, when the eyes of the oncoming troopers were visible.

which person or people

From this reading Nor had the lesson of the shooting of the man who had fled from the ranks been lost on his comrades.