used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
anew
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
at or in the front
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
(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 There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
BattalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
BrigadiernounUS /ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪr/
a general officer ranking below a major general
From this reading The Divisional Commander _and_ the Brigadier.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The Divisional Commander _and_ the Brigadier.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
DivisionaladjectiveUS /dɪˈvɪʒənəl/
of or relating to a military division
From this reading The Divisional Commander _and_ the Brigadier.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _That’s_ over for to-day!
usually; as a rule
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _That’s_ over for to-day!
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
pullsnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
tabsnounUS /tæbz/
plural of “tab” — the bill in a restaurant
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
That's
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From this reading _That’s_ over for to-day!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Divisional Commander _and_ the Brigadier.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
to-day
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From this reading _That’s_ over for to-day!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Battalion takes a deep breath, slopes arms, pulls itself together generally, dresses by the right, and looks proud and haughty.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading There is a succession of “Eyes Rights” down the column, as each unit passes the reviewing base, and then we all sigh again.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A few minutes after starting out again we see ahead of us a little group of horses, and a red hat or twain, and red tabs.
