used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Colonel Bradner was a military man, but he was not now in active service.
anew
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
ARTIE
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From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
Bradner
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From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Colonel Bradner was a military man, but he was not now in active service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
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 The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
ConfederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
make right or correct
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
the specified day of the month
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
KnoxnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
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 His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
most important element
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Colonel Bradner was a military man, but he was not now in active service.
and nothing more
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Colonel Bradner was a military man, but he was not now in active service.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Colonel Bradner was a military man, but he was not now in active service.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Colonel Bradner was a military man, but he was not now in active service.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
precisely, exactly
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Colonel Bradner was a military man, but he was not now in active service.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His military ardor had cost him his right arm and his left leg, and, being thus crippled, further service was out of the question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ARTIE IS MADE A PRISONER Life Knox had been right; the road he had taken was the correct one, while that which Artie was pursuing was merely a side trail, joining the main road again about a half mile beyond.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading In his younger days he had served in the Mexican War, and had gained, under General Taylor, a commission as first lieutenant in the volunteer army of that date.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading The side road led up to a plantation owned by Colonel Dick Bradner, one of the most zealous Confederates in the State of Tennessee.
