Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

(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 As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

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

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

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

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

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 "That is Colonel Halliburn coming," said Milton.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "That is Colonel Halliburn coming," said Milton.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading The two surgeons had finished dressing the wounds of the injured, and had mounted their horses to depart.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading The two surgeons had finished dressing the wounds of the injured, and had mounted their horses to depart.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

a man of refinement

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

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

From this reading "That is Colonel Halliburn coming," said Milton.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

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

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

harmed

From this reading The two surgeons had finished dressing the wounds of the injured, and had mounted their horses to depart.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "That is Colonel Halliburn coming," said Milton.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

the force of workers available

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading "That is Colonel Halliburn coming," said Milton.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

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

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "That is Colonel Halliburn coming," said Milton.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

plural of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The two surgeons had finished dressing the wounds of the injured, and had mounted their horses to depart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

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

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The soldiers, the prisoners, and the horses had all been fed, and it seemed to be time for the next movement.

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

From this reading The two surgeons had finished dressing the wounds of the injured, and had mounted their horses to depart.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two surgeons had finished dressing the wounds of the injured, and had mounted their horses to depart.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

which person or people

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As they finished their simple dinner, they discovered a gentleman, attended by a couple of men who looked like mechanics, the latter with muskets on their shoulders, and all of them mounted on fine horses, approaching the camp.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading BEFORE THE BATTLE OF MILL SPRINGS Captain Gordon had related the history of the affair at Breedings, and Deck had learned from Lieutenant Logan considerably more that was not within the knowledge of the commander.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The two surgeons had finished dressing the wounds of the injured, and had mounted their horses to depart.