used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
ALARMINGadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading ALARMING NEWS.
(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 Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dress parade at Fort Grant!
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading The sun went down, and the _boom_ of the sunset-gun rattled the windows of barracks and officers’ row.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading The sun went down, and the _boom_ of the sunset-gun rattled the windows of barracks and officers’ row.
chargersnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒərz/
plural of “charger” — formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun went down, and the _boom_ of the sunset-gun rattled the windows of barracks and officers’ row.
put on clothes
From this reading Dress parade at Fort Grant!
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Dress parade at Fort Grant!
at or to or toward the front
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
let have
From this reading Dress parade at Fort Grant!
guidons
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From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
immediately past
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
held up in the air
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
information about recent and important events
From this reading ALARMING NEWS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Dress parade at Fort Grant!
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
prancingverbUS /ˈprænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
pulsesnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪz/
plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading The sun went down, and the _boom_ of the sunset-gun rattled the windows of barracks and officers’ row.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The sun went down, and the _boom_ of the sunset-gun rattled the windows of barracks and officers’ row.
sabersnounUS /ˈseɪbərz/
plural of “saber” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
shimmeringverbUS /ˈʃɪmərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
sunset-gun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun went down, and the _boom_ of the sunset-gun rattled the windows of barracks and officers’ row.
sword-points
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
TenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At last the troops formed in a long line, and their officers rode forward on prancing chargers and lifted their sword-points in salute of the officer in command.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
unisonnounUS /ˈjuːnəsən/
corresponding exactly
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The sun went down, and the _boom_ of the sunset-gun rattled the windows of barracks and officers’ row.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The sun went down, and the _boom_ of the sunset-gun rattled the windows of barracks and officers’ row.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Five troops were engaged--all of the gallant Tenth--and the dying rays of the Arizona sun fell upon waving plumes, flashing sabers, the shimmering satin bodies of the horses, the fluttering guidons, offering a sight that stirred the pulses in unison with the strains of the regimental band.
