used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is no gold lace or cocked hat about him.
not being in a specified place
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading He is, in attire, probably the strangest figure in the campaign.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
BoersnounUS /bɔːrz/
plural of “boer” — a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading He is, in attire, probably the strangest figure in the campaign.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading There is no gold lace or cocked hat about him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
enquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He is, in attire, probably the strangest figure in the campaign.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
coins made of gold
From this reading There is no gold lace or cocked hat about him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There is no gold lace or cocked hat about him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is, in attire, probably the strangest figure in the campaign.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is no gold lace or cocked hat about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is, in attire, probably the strangest figure in the campaign.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no gold lace or cocked hat about him.
and nothing more
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading There is no gold lace or cocked hat about him.
go away from a place
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
Mahon
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From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
MickeynounUS /ˈmɪki/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
information about recent and important events
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no gold lace or cocked hat about him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is no gold lace or cocked hat about him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
PretorianounUS /priˈtɔːriə/
city in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He is, in attire, probably the strangest figure in the campaign.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Of course, some officers, especially the Regular ones who have seen previous service, are decidedly popular, our present General--"Mickey" Mahon--being an instance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He is, in attire, probably the strangest figure in the campaign.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no gold lace or cocked hat about him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The night we stopped outside Pretoria before coming out this way, our curiosity was aroused by suddenly hearing three hearty British cheers from some lines not far from ours.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
which person or people
From this reading On making an enquiry as to the cause of this outburst of feeling, we were informed that the battalion had just received the news that their adjutant, who was absent on leave, had been made a prisoner by the Boers.
