used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
ALABAMAnounUS /ˌæləˈbæmə/
a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading MOBILE, ALABAMA.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading GENERAL: I arrived with my party to-day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
the people of Great Britain
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
CommandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "INJUN NO FOOL."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
set up or found
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
the head of a state government
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
Hardwicke
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From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
hospitablyadverb
in a hospitable manner
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GENERAL: I arrived with my party to-day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
of great significance or value
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
INJUNnoun
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading "INJUN NO FOOL."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
JACKSONnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
Mauriquez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
MOBILEadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊbəl/
migratory
From this reading MOBILE, ALABAMA.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading GENERAL: I arrived with my party to-day.
not any; not one
From this reading "INJUN NO FOOL."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
and nothing more
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
an organization to gain political power
From this reading GENERAL: I arrived with my party to-day.
PensacolanounUS /ˌpensəˈkoʊlə/
a town in extreme northwest Florida
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In Pensacola, I found the British hospitably entertained, not only by the people, but by Governor Mauriquez himself.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
South-Westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GENERAL: I arrived with my party to-day.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
(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 Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
the words that are spoken
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Sam's despatch, written by the light of a few pine knots and with as much care as if it had been an important state paper,--for whatever Sam Hardwicke did he tried to do well,--was in these words:-- TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON, Commanding Department of the South-West,
