used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
AztecnounUS /ˈæztek/
a member of the Nahuatl people who established an empire in Mexico that was overthrown by Cortes in 1519
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
a youthful male person
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
breastworknoun
fortification consisting of a low wall
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
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 COLONEL WARLOW'S STORY.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
Cruz
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From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
explodingverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊdɪŋ/
-ing form of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
imploringadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
begging
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
intrenched
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From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
Juan
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From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
Montezumas
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From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
move upward
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
done under pressure
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
San
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From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
sand-bags
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From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
cut with a saw
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
in the near future
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
stormingverbUS /ˈstɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading COLONEL WARLOW'S STORY.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
possessing sweep
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
thenceforthadverbUS /ˌðenˈsfɔːrθ/
from that time on
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
Ulloa
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From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
Vera
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From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
Walraven
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From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
WARLOW'S
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From this reading COLONEL WARLOW'S STORY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
at the time that
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It was before Vera Cruz--when our ranks were swept by the iron hail, rained upon our storming columns by scores of cannon from San Juan de Ulloa--that I first saw Bruce Walraven, whom I was thenceforth to regard as a brother.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I held up my hand with an imploring gesture--a human voice was lost in the wild thunder and roar of artillery--and the leader of the cavalry saw my sad plight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
world-renowned
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From this reading "When a boy of twenty I joined the army that soon invaded Mexico, and carried victory with its banners into the Aztec capital--the world-renowned halls of the Montezumas.
but in spite of that
From this reading "An exploding shell had killed my horse, which had fallen upon me in such a way that made it impossible for me to rise without assistance; and while I was yet vainly struggling to extricate myself from the dangerous position, a squadron of cavalry rushed by, charging a company of Mexican infantry intrenched behind a light breastwork of sand-bags.
