used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
highly skilled
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
react verbally
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
dead-shots
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From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
an opposing military force
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
divisible by two
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
guerillasnounUS /ɡərˈɪləz/
plural of “guerilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
and nothing more
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
something that is lost
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
the force of workers available
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
move hurridly
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
a special situation
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
unwieldyadjectiveUS /ənˈwiːldi/
difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The answer to this is, Deck and the others knew that the force to be encountered was larger than their own, and probably just as well, if not better, armed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
in or at the place that
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A FIRST VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY It may be asked why a rush was not made upon the mansion and barns, instead of the stealthy advance now under way.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The creek at the point where the raft had been moored was between sixty and seventy feet wide, consequently the journey to the other side did not occupy over five minutes, even though the raft was an unwieldy thing to handle.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Moreover, the young major felt that some of the guerillas must be on the lookout from the mansion, and an advance across the lawn in front and to one side, or the meadow to the rear and the other side, could only have been accomplished after a serious loss of life.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The guerillas of Kentucky were for the most part "dead-shots," and the youthful commander was not inclined to risk his men in the open against their superior numbers.
