Chapter XII

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "I wish we could get a look at them," Major Vogelsang added.

later than; following

From this reading "There's no doubt of it," said Holroyd, after listening intently for a moment.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

eagerly desirous

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I wish we could get a look at them," Major Vogelsang added.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading "Be the powers! they're fighting their way towards us," exclaimed Cantillon.

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 DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading "I wish we could get a look at them," Major Vogelsang added.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

to double the degree

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "There's no doubt of it," said Holroyd, after listening intently for a moment.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

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

From this reading "Be the powers! they're fighting their way towards us," exclaimed Cantillon.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading "Be the powers! they're fighting their way towards us," exclaimed Cantillon.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "There's no doubt of it," said Holroyd, after listening intently for a moment.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I wish we could get a look at them," Major Vogelsang added.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

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From this reading "There's no doubt of it," said Holroyd, after listening intently for a moment.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading "There's no doubt of it," said Holroyd, after listening intently for a moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

immediately past

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading "There's no doubt of it," said Holroyd, after listening intently for a moment.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I wish we could get a look at them," Major Vogelsang added.

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 DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading "I wish we could get a look at them," Major Vogelsang added.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

a particular point in time

From this reading "There's no doubt of it," said Holroyd, after listening intently for a moment.

possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

not any; not one

From this reading "There's no doubt of it," said Holroyd, after listening intently for a moment.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading "Be the powers! they're fighting their way towards us," exclaimed Cantillon.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There's no doubt of it," said Holroyd, after listening intently for a moment.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

be standing; be upright

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

not in physical motion

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

lacking natural ease

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I wish we could get a look at them," Major Vogelsang added.

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

From this reading "There's no doubt of it," said Holroyd, after listening intently for a moment.

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

From this reading "Be the powers! they're fighting their way towards us," exclaimed Cantillon.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

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

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

in the direction of

From this reading "Be the powers! they're fighting their way towards us," exclaimed Cantillon.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Be the powers! they're fighting their way towards us," exclaimed Cantillon.

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

From this reading "I wish we could get a look at them," Major Vogelsang added.

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

From this reading Heavy firing was still to be heard to the right, and as we strained our ears it became evident that the sound was drawing nearer.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Be the powers! they're fighting their way towards us," exclaimed Cantillon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

(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 DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

during the time that

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I wish we could get a look at them," Major Vogelsang added.

people who are wounded

From this reading DEATH OF COLONEL MACLEOD--APPEARANCE OF THE MAMELUKES--THE LAST STAND--WOUNDED AND A PRISONER--A FRIEND IN NEED--"ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL" While watching the movements and repelling the attacks of the Turkish horsemen, we had, I fear, given little thought to Macleod's division; but now we had a moment's breathing time, we remembered our comrades, and became doubly anxious as to their fate.