used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The plan of battle was most simple and direct.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was understood by every trooper in the ranks.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
cooeperation
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From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
CusternounUS /ˈkʌstər/
United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
detachments
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From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
command with authority
From this reading The plan of battle was most simple and direct.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This was understood by every trooper in the ranks.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
immediately past
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
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 FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The plan of battle was most simple and direct.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan of battle was most simple and direct.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading This was understood by every trooper in the ranks.
Reno'snounUS /ˈriːnoʊz/
possessive form of “reno” — a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
silhouettedverbUS /ˌsɪləˈwetɪd/
past form of “silhouette” — project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The plan of battle was most simple and direct.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
spurringnounUS /ˈspɜːrɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Last of all, Custer halted his horse an instant, silhouetted against the blue sky, and swung his hat before spurring out of sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was understood by every trooper in the ranks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading This was understood by every trooper in the ranks.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading This was understood by every trooper in the ranks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It involved a nearly simultaneous attack upon the vast Indian village from below and above, success depending altogether upon the prompt cooeperation of the separate detachments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plan of battle was most simple and direct.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE VALLEY Far below, in the heart of the sunny depression bordering the left bank of the Little Big Horn, the stalwart troopers under Reno's command gazed up the steep bluff to wave farewell to their comrades disappearing to the right.
