generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
ALLENnounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
in addition
From this reading He also had been promoted for his gallantry, and now had his own company of rangers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He also had been promoted for his gallantry, and now had his own company of rangers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
being one more than seven
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
set up or found
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading He also had been promoted for his gallantry, and now had his own company of rangers.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also had been promoted for his gallantry, and now had his own company of rangers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I received none, and we provincial officers kept to ourselves.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Indeed, I received none, and we provincial officers kept to ourselves.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
attach to a support
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
not any; not one
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
not one, and not any
From this reading Indeed, I received none, and we provincial officers kept to ourselves.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He also had been promoted for his gallantry, and now had his own company of rangers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Indeed, I received none, and we provincial officers kept to ourselves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He also had been promoted for his gallantry, and now had his own company of rangers.
Peyronie
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From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading He also had been promoted for his gallantry, and now had his own company of rangers.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Indeed, I received none, and we provincial officers kept to ourselves.
rangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading He also had been promoted for his gallantry, and now had his own company of rangers.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Indeed, I received none, and we provincial officers kept to ourselves.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
WaggonernounUS /ˈwæɡənər/
the driver of a wagon
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Major Washington had returned to Mount Vernon, but I found many of my old friends with the troops, so had no lack of company.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Indeed, I received none, and we provincial officers kept to ourselves.
which person or people
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL The days dragged on at Winchester, as days in camp will, and I accepted no more invitations to mess with the officers of the line.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading There was Captain Waggoner, who had got his promotion eight months before, and Peyronie, recovered of his wound and eager for another bout with the French.
