used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
accoutrementsnounUS /əˈkuːtərmənts/
plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
only a very short time before
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
hardtacknoun
very hard unsalted biscuit or bread; a former ship's staple
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
JamestownnounUS /ˈdʒeɪmztaʊn/
a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
KnoxnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
immediately past
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
quartermaster-sergeant
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From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
not in physical motion
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading PREPARING FOR ANOTHER BATTLE IN THE ROAD The Assembly sounded at five o'clock the next morning; and half an hour later the troopers had their breakfast of coffee, hardtack, and cold beef, the last cooked the night before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had served in the militia in a company of mounted men raised in his county; and though some of the tactics were new to him, he was at home in most of the duties of the soldier.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was but ten miles to Jamestown, and twenty-five to Harrison, where the two companies were to unite.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
which person or people
From this reading At six o'clock, while there was still hardly light enough to recognize a friend twenty feet off, the company was formed; and Life Knox, who was the orderly sergeant, reported the fact to the captain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Milton was supplied with a uniform and accoutrements from a wagon by the quartermaster-sergeant.
