used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The post had been enlarged to meet the needs of the increasing garrison.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
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 A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "SHE IS COMING HERE!"
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading The post had been enlarged to meet the needs of the increasing garrison.
at any time
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The post had been enlarged to meet the needs of the increasing garrison.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The post had been enlarged to meet the needs of the increasing garrison.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "SHE IS COMING HERE!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The post had been enlarged to meet the needs of the increasing garrison.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SHE IS COMING HERE!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
and nothing more
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
lieutenant-colonel
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From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
loveliest
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From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
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 At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
come together
From this reading The post had been enlarged to meet the needs of the increasing garrison.
mid-Maynoun
the middle part of May
From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
Minneconjou
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From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
a particular point in time
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The post had been enlarged to meet the needs of the increasing garrison.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
and nothing more
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
PhilippinesnounUS /ˈfɪləpiːnz/
a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The post had been enlarged to meet the needs of the increasing garrison.
Ray'snounUS /reɪz/
possessive form of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "SHE IS COMING HERE!"
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The post had been enlarged to meet the needs of the increasing garrison.
soldiers collectively
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A colonel of infantry had been sent to assume command, there being now two of his battalions at the station and only one squadron, of four troops, of Ray's old regiment, the --th Cavalry.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The valley of the Minneconjou was looking its loveliest in the joyous sunshine of mid-May.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
a late time of life
From this reading At any moment our friend of that name and many years, now become lieutenant-colonel in his own right, could expect orders for the Philippines, and he was ready as ever, though there were just a few reasons why he hated to go.
