used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
Beverly
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From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Twice he had been out with Ray, which meant a liberal education in plainscraft and frontier duty.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Twice he had been out with Ray, which meant a liberal education in plainscraft and frontier duty.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Twice he had been out with Ray, which meant a liberal education in plainscraft and frontier duty.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Twice he had been out with Ray, which meant a liberal education in plainscraft and frontier duty.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
maraudingadjectiveUS /mərˈɔːdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Twice he had been out with Ray, which meant a liberal education in plainscraft and frontier duty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
not any; not one
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Twice he had been out with Ray, which meant a liberal education in plainscraft and frontier duty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
plainscraft
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From this reading Twice he had been out with Ray, which meant a liberal education in plainscraft and frontier duty.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
RarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Twice he had been out with Ray, which meant a liberal education in plainscraft and frontier duty.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
put a saddle on
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
express in words
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading No one could say of Beverly Field that he had not abundantly availed himself of every opportunity for active service in the past.
SHOEnounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
two times
From this reading Twice he had been out with Ray, which meant a liberal education in plainscraft and frontier duty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
at the time that
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Twice he had been out with Ray, which meant a liberal education in plainscraft and frontier duty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SIGN OF THE BAR SHOE Many a time has it happened in the old days of the old army that the post adjutant has begged to be allowed to go with some detachment sent after Indians.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Rarely has it happened, however, that, without any request from the detachment commander or of his own, has the post adjutant been ordered to go.
a late time of life
From this reading During his first two years with the regiment he had spent more than half the time in saddle and afield, scouting the trails of war parties or marauding bands, or watching over a peaceable tribe when on the annual hunt.
