Chapter III

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

speak to

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

someone who plays a bugle

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading And what a chorus!

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

divisible by two

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

plural of “goody” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

the head of a state government

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

plural of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

the act of departing

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

engage in

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

understood perfectly

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

not any; not one

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

an amount of time

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

a river in the east central United States; rises in West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains and flows eastward, forming the boundary between Maryland and Virginia, to the Chesapeake Bay

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

a formal public statement

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

with speed

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

make reference to

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

(military) signal to wake up

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

shaking convulsively or violently

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

one who lives through affliction

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

(military) signal to turn the lights out

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

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

From this reading I do not mean the regular bugle calls of camp or those sounded on company or battalion parade.

up to a particular time

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

a blast of a horn

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

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

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I refer to the babel of bugle blasts kept up by the recruit “musicians” from the sounding of the first call for reveille till taps.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

someone who visits

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

used to ask for information about something

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at the time that

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

which person or people

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A majority of the boys enlisted as buglers could not at first make a noise--not even a little toot--on their instruments, but when, under the instruction of a veteran bugler, they had mastered the art of filling their horns and producing sound they made up for lost time with a vengeance.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _The Buglers' Drill--Getting Used to the Calls--No Ear for Music--A Visitor from Home--A Basket full of Goodies--Taking Tintypes--A Special Artist at the Battle of Bull Run--Horses for the Troopers--Reviewed by a War Governor--Leaving Camp Meigs--A Mother's Prayers--The Emancipation Proclamation--The War Governors' Address._ HOULD there be living to-day a survivor of Sheridan's Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac who can, without shuddering, recall the buglers' drill, his probationary period on earth must be rapidly drawing to a close.