used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
anew
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
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 COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
a young female
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
how
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From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
insurgentnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
Juan
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From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
khaki-clad
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From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
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 The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
MARTINEZ
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From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
Palilo
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From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
Phil
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From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
with low volume
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
except for; apart from
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
without speaking
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The guard left at the ranch, consisting of two companies of soldiers, quietly stationed its sentries and took up the monotonous routine of guarding the many supplies which were arriving by boats from Palilo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading The next day she and Juan gazed wistfully after the long column of khaki-clad American soldiers as they filed silently past the ranch house, taking the trail over which she and her American friends had ridden so merrily but a few days before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I never expect to see him alive again,” she whispered sorrowfully to her small brother as he stood with big round eyes of wonder gazing at the military preparations for the attack on the insurgent stronghold.
showing curiosity
From this reading For several long hours the girl brooded over the situation, wondering how she could aid the friends for whom she had learned to hold a high regard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading COLONEL MARTINEZ Maria watched with a heavy heart her young friend Phil Perry go cheerfully away to put himself in the hands of the cruel native leader in his endeavor to save the life of a brother officer.
