Chapter X

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

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

anew

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading "Mean, colonel!" exclaimed Holroyd, his face flushing with anger.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

only a very short time before

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

the first light of day

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

compel by coercion, threats, or crude means

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

past form of “evacuate” — move out of an unsafe location into safety

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

at any time

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Mean, colonel!" exclaimed Holroyd, his face flushing with anger.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading "Mean, colonel!" exclaimed Holroyd, his face flushing with anger.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

death of a person

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

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From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

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

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935)

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

the force of workers available

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

according to the clock

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

on one occasion

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

a card game for two players using a reduced pack of 32 cards

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

habitually complaining

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

propose a toast to

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

except for; apart from

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

term of address for a man

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

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

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

in the direction of

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

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

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

not deserved or earned

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the morning--the river fog being then as dense as ever--Colonel Macleod, accompanied by a staff officer and an orderly dragoon, visited the piquet.

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

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

(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 The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading AN UNDESERVED REPROOF--COLONEL MACLEOD CONVINCED--THE ATTACK--EL HAMET EVACUATED The night passed without any attack being attempted; though once, towards daybreak, we fancied that we heard the sound of marching men approaching our post from the direction of the mosque, but the sound--if it existed save in our heated imaginations--died away, and all again was silent as the grave.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The colonel looked pale and weary, as well he might, and his face wore a peculiar irritable expression; in fact, he had the appearance of a man worn out with anxiety and fatigue.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You sent me two reports during the night, Captain Holroyd," he began, in querulous tones, barely acknowledging our salute; "pray what do they mean, sir?"