used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a great deal of subdued excitement.
anew
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
BattalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a great deal of subdued excitement.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
deficienciesnounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsiz/
plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
dysenterynounUS /ˈdɪsənteri/
an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
embellishments
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From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There was a great deal of subdued excitement.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
a boy or man
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
the act of departing
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a great deal of subdued excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
engage in
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
southwardsadverb
toward the south
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
Subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading There was a great deal of subdued excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great deal of subdued excitement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
a special situation
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Another Subaltern lay stricken with dysentery in one of the regimental wagons, and he "borrowed" his revolver and ammunition.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Apart from the fact that the poor fellow was in too great pain to dispute the robbery, he declared with embellishments that he never wanted to see the ---- thing again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a great deal of subdued excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not going to move off for a precious hour or so, and, as "battle seemed imminent," the Subaltern did his best to make up the "deficiencies" in his equipment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TURN OF THE TIDE The next day the Battalion linked up with the Brigade, and instead of proceeding in the usual direction--southwards--they turned to the north.
