used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
(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 He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading At the first peep of day the men were all aroused, and, having had breakfast, were getting ready to march down to the hotel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first peep of day the men were all aroused, and, having had breakfast, were getting ready to march down to the hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
bequeathedverbUS /bəˈkwiːθt/
past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
cause to be bored
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At the first peep of day the men were all aroused, and, having had breakfast, were getting ready to march down to the hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
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 It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At the first peep of day the men were all aroused, and, having had breakfast, were getting ready to march down to the hotel.
didn't
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From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At the first peep of day the men were all aroused, and, having had breakfast, were getting ready to march down to the hotel.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At the first peep of day the men were all aroused, and, having had breakfast, were getting ready to march down to the hotel.
ten 10s
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
engage in
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
march in a procession
From this reading At the first peep of day the men were all aroused, and, having had breakfast, were getting ready to march down to the hotel.
the force of workers available
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
not any; not one
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading At the first peep of day the men were all aroused, and, having had breakfast, were getting ready to march down to the hotel.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading At the first peep of day the men were all aroused, and, having had breakfast, were getting ready to march down to the hotel.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
To recall to mind.
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
Sprague's
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From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
express in words
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took one hundred men to guard the island, and although there was no necessity for having this number of men out, the colonel thought it best to be on the safe side.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But two adventures remain to be told regarding Leon Sprague’s life as a Jones county Confederate soldier.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He selected the men, posted them himself, and sat up nearly all night to make sure that they were doing their duty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One was the first real fight in which he bore a part, though to tell the truth he didn’t remember much about it, and the other the exploit he went through in getting the money that had been bequeathed to him.
