used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
anew
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unsling your carbines, Fronklyn!" shouted Deck, as the flanking parties dashed into the two fields.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
carbines
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From this reading "Unsling your carbines, Life!
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Unsling your carbines, Fronklyn!" shouted Deck, as the flanking parties dashed into the two fields.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Unsling your carbines, Fronklyn!" shouted Deck, as the flanking parties dashed into the two fields.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Unsling your carbines, Fronklyn!" shouted Deck, as the flanking parties dashed into the two fields.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
flankingverbUS /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading Unsling your carbines, Fronklyn!" shouted Deck, as the flanking parties dashed into the two fields.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading With their sabres in hand they rushed upon the foe with all the speed to which they could spur their horses.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
set up or found
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
Fronklyn
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From this reading Unsling your carbines, Fronklyn!" shouted Deck, as the flanking parties dashed into the two fields.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
guerillasnounUS /ɡərˈɪləz/
plural of “guerilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading With their sabres in hand they rushed upon the foe with all the speed to which they could spur their horses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
intimidateverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
make timid or fearful
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Unsling your carbines, Fronklyn!" shouted Deck, as the flanking parties dashed into the two fields.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
kindleverbUS /ˈkɪndəl/
catch fire
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Unsling your carbines, Life!
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Unsling your carbines, Fronklyn!" shouted Deck, as the flanking parties dashed into the two fields.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
platoonnounUS /pləˈtuːn/
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
Riverlawn
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From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
done under pressure
From this reading With their sabres in hand they rushed upon the foe with all the speed to which they could spur their horses.
sabresnounUS /ˈseɪbərz/
plural of “sabre” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading With their sabres in hand they rushed upon the foe with all the speed to which they could spur their horses.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Unsling your carbines, Fronklyn!" shouted Deck, as the flanking parties dashed into the two fields.
SKIRMISHnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
SMARTadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
move hurridly
From this reading With their sabres in hand they rushed upon the foe with all the speed to which they could spur their horses.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading With their sabres in hand they rushed upon the foe with all the speed to which they could spur their horses.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With their sabres in hand they rushed upon the foe with all the speed to which they could spur their horses.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Unsling your carbines, Fronklyn!" shouted Deck, as the flanking parties dashed into the two fields.
Unsling
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From this reading "Unsling your carbines, Life!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With their sabres in hand they rushed upon the foe with all the speed to which they could spur their horses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
at the time that
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With their sabres in hand they rushed upon the foe with all the speed to which they could spur their horses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men had fought hand to hand with the Texan Rangers; and they were roused to the highest pitch of enthusiasm when they found themselves again in front of a regular force of troopers, instead of Home Guards or guerillas.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A SMART SKIRMISH IN THE ROAD The Confederate troopers set up a yell loud and fierce enough to intimidate all the old ladies in the State if they could have heard it; but the Riverlawn Cavalry had heard it before, and its effect was to kindle the wrath of the members of the platoon.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Unsling your carbines, Life!
