used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some one in the group lifted a lantern.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
Beauregard
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From this reading "Good-by, sir," said Beauregard.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The flickering light fell on the pale faces of the determined men.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The flickering light fell on the pale faces of the determined men.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The flickering light fell on the pale faces of the determined men.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading The flickering light fell on the pale faces of the determined men.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
Good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading "Good-by, sir," said Beauregard.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Some one in the group lifted a lantern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some one in the group lifted a lantern.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
LacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Some one in the group lifted a lantern.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
held up in the air
From this reading Some one in the group lifted a lantern.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The flickering light fell on the pale faces of the determined men.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
the force of workers available
From this reading The flickering light fell on the pale faces of the determined men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The flickering light fell on the pale faces of the determined men.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some one in the group lifted a lantern.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The flickering light fell on the pale faces of the determined men.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good-by, sir," said Beauregard.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Good-by, sir," said Beauregard.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some one in the group lifted a lantern.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading THE HOUR AND THE MAN Lacy tore off his coat and vest, and threw them on the wharf, saluted the general and stepped into the boat.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You, at least, are an officer, a soldier of whom the South is proud.
