used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
BREEDINGS
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From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
make right or correct
From this reading His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
Dr
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From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
not in action or at work
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
McNairy
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From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
the force of workers available
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
a particular point in time
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
in motion
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
not any; not one
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
come into possession of
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
on one occasion
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
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 His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
established beyond doubt
From this reading His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading His supposition that it was the first platoon of the first company proved to be correct, and he awaited its arrival.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The column was moving leisurely, for there was no occasion for haste; and it appeared later that the men had not been idle during the forenoon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
in or at the place that
From this reading Life remained but a moment after he had done his errand, and hastened to a point where he could obtain a better view of the approaching cavalry force.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both of the professional gentlemen had their instruments with them, for they had performed an operation that forenoon.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE BATTLE AT THE BREEDINGS FORT Dr. McNairy was introduced to Lieutenant Logan, and the surgeon began his work at once.
