Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

(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 Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

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

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

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

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

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

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

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

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

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 Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

true confidential information

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

having made preparations

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

an opposing military force

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

an association of criminals

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

plural of “guerilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

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

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

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

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

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

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

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

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

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 Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

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

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

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

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

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

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

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

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As they rode up the hill the lieutenant gave the details of his escape from the Beech Grove breastworks, the drowning of the four fugitives, and the defence of the mansion of the planter.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

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

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

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

From this reading THE GATHERING OF A NEW COMMAND The guerillas were disposed of, and it did not appear that there was any other enemy in the vicinity.

in or at the place that

From this reading Major Lyon marched his squadron back to the road where he had left his wagons.

which person or people

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

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

From this reading Captain Woodbine, at the invitation of Colonel Hickman, visited the mansion, and required Deck to go with him.

people who are wounded

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Colonel Hickman rode with them, and listened to the narrative, and stated that the young lieutenant had conducted the defence, and that all the gang who gained admission to the house, with the exception of one or two, had been killed or wounded.