18th
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From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
AIDE-DE-CAMPnoun
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
(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 The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
ButtersnounUS /ˈbʌtərz/
plural of “butter” — an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
dry-house
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From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
KnoxnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
not any; not one
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
quartered
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From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
riflemen
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From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
Ripley
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From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
try to get or reach
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
the state of being asleep
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The keeper had been riding nearly all night, and had secured this number of riflemen, though he had been obliged to seek them, in part, miles distant from the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Breakfast was served as usual, the cooks having taken possession of an old tobacco dry-house the night before.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
at the time that
From this reading THE AIDE-DE-CAMP OF THE GENERAL When Life Knox left his bed at an early hour on the morning of the 18th, Deck was still sleeping, for no bugle had sounded to wake him.
in or at the place that
From this reading About nine o'clock, after Deck had gone to the hotel where the officers were quartered, Butters, Lieutenant Ripley, and about twenty more, marched into the jail.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The rain was still pouring in torrents when the sergeant looked out of the window; and it was not probable that any military movements would be made that day.
