Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

(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 A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

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

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

past form of “append” — add to the very end

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

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From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

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

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.

deem to be

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

the specified day of the month

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

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

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.

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

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

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

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

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

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

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

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

conformity or harmony

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

a group of people who work together

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

above and across; more than

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

more desirable than another

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

a person who receives something

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

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

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

hold back within

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

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

From this reading A chorus of cheers resounded all along the lines as Deck finished the reading of the commission, especially from the Riverlawn Cavalry.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

a state in east central United States

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

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

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

(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 He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

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

From this reading A FIRST LIEUTENANT AT EIGHTEEN The reading of the commission was an unusual proceeding; but the recipient of it appeared to consider it advisable, especially as several changes in the organization were to be announced.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He explained that his commission had been in his keeping since the date appended to it; but he had preferred to retain his position on the staff of General Thomas, who had insisted that morning that he should assume the rank to which he was entitled; for the services of one so well acquainted with the country, both in Kentucky and Tennessee, were needed at this time.

which person or people

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.

in the company of; together with

From this reading General Woodbine acknowledged the compliment with dignity.

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

From this reading The document was dated back over two months, and made him who had been known as Captain Woodbine on the staff a brigadier-general.