Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Strongly built, it was well armed and an ideal fort.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Strongly built, it was well armed and an ideal fort.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LIFE AT PIONEER POST.

a man who has never been married

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Strongly built, it was well armed and an ideal fort.

in a charming manner

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

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 Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

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From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

at any time

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

a wide scope

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Strongly built, it was well armed and an ideal fort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Strongly built, it was well armed and an ideal fort.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading LIFE AT PIONEER POST.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading LIFE AT PIONEER POST.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

a relatively flat highland

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading LIFE AT PIONEER POST.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Strongly built, it was well armed and an ideal fort.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.

(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 Strongly built, it was well armed and an ideal fort.

during the time that

From this reading Many officers had their families there, and Colonel Dunwoody, the bachelor commandant, had a most hospitable staff, while he was ever ready to add to the enjoyment and comfort of those under his command.

which person or people

From this reading He was a handsome man, who had been promoted from lieutenant to the rank of colonel for services rendered in action.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pioneer Post was a gem as a frontier post, for it was charmingly located upon a bluff overhanging a river, with sloping hills stretching down from the plateau on the summit to the plains below, and a vast expanse of scenery upon every side.