Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

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

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

react verbally

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are a commissioned officer?"

in addition to; as well as

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

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

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

a person who is in charge

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

From this reading "You are a commissioned officer?"

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.

an opposing military force

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.

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

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

the force of workers available

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

make reference to

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

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From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading "You are a commissioned officer?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

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

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

in a respectful manner

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

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

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

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

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

highest in quality

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you, Captain Woodbine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

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

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

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

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

precisely as stated

From this reading I have forty men, besides the quartermaster-sergeant and thirteen mule-drivers," added the chief of the escort very respectfully.

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

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

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

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.

which person or people

From this reading THE RIVERLAWN CAVALRY ON THE FLANK The aide-de-camp was a stranger to Lieutenant Sterling, who therefore hesitated to answer such a question; but Deck immediately introduced him to the staff-officer, adding that he had saved the wagon-train from the enemy by taking to the meadow, and had brought it over a mile through the mire.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.

common North American vine with compound leaves and bluish-black berrylike fruit

From this reading "Thank you, Captain Woodbine.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You have done well, Lieutenant Sterling, and I will mention the matter to the general," said the captain.