Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

Having an unpleasantly bitter or pungent taste or smell.

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

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

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading One could not walk the streets without breaking through these infantile armies.

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

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

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

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

the act of breaking something

From this reading One could not walk the streets without breaking through these infantile armies.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The very children were little Zouaves now in tiny uniforms with tiny weapons.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

divisible by two

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

informal intensifiers

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

producing no result or effect

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

a state of high honor

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

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

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

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

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

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

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

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

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

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

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

advancing in amount or intensity

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading One could not walk the streets without breaking through these infantile armies.

a short coat

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

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

From this reading The very children were little Zouaves now in tiny uniforms with tiny weapons.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

not any; not one

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One could not walk the streets without breaking through these infantile armies.

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

From this reading The very children were little Zouaves now in tiny uniforms with tiny weapons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One could not walk the streets without breaking through these infantile armies.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

above and across; more than

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

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

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

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

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

an act of forcible exhalation

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One could not walk the streets without breaking through these infantile armies.

carry out

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

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

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

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

From this reading One could not walk the streets without breaking through these infantile armies.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading One could not walk the streets without breaking through these infantile armies.

very small

From this reading The very children were little Zouaves now in tiny uniforms with tiny weapons.

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

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading The very children were little Zouaves now in tiny uniforms with tiny weapons.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very children were little Zouaves now in tiny uniforms with tiny weapons.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading One could not walk the streets without breaking through these infantile armies.

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

From this reading There was acrid humiliation for RoBards in his inability to take a soldier’s part in the field.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The very children were little Zouaves now in tiny uniforms with tiny weapons.

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

From this reading The very children were little Zouaves now in tiny uniforms with tiny weapons.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The very children were little Zouaves now in tiny uniforms with tiny weapons.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading One could not walk the streets without breaking through these infantile armies.

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

From this reading RoBards had no military training and even the increasingly liberal standards of the recruiting boards would not let him through to add one more to the vast army that camp fever and dysentery sent to futile graves.

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

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

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

From this reading He did what he could on the countless boards, but he longed to be young, to ride a snorting charger along a line of bayonets, or to shoulder a rifle and jog over the dusty roads to glory in the flaming red breeches and short jacket of a Zouave.

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

From this reading The very children were little Zouaves now in tiny uniforms with tiny weapons.