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From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
cavalrymen
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From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
Chateaugay
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From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
CornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
EscortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
HaltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
newly-cut
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From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
the middle of the day
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
Outard
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From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
overlooksnounUS /ˈoʊvərlʊks/
plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
with speed
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
on the contrary
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
reclinedverbUS /rɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Escorted by 20 cavalrymen, he and his staff rode rapidly over the newly-cut road, and by noon reached the Chateaugay.
dependable
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
tendingnounUS /ˈtendɪŋ/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning after the events narrated in preceding chapter, General Hampton left his quarters at Four Corners for the new camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading At the foot of the bank and in the near distance, were the troopers tending their horses and the officers’ servants preparing dinner.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
well-advanced
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From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Halting on the bluff that overlooks the junction of the Outard with that river, and whence he had full view of the camp in busy preparation on the other side of the river, he awaited the arrival of his tents.
a late time of life
From this reading A stout man and well-advanced in years, the exertion of the journey had fatigued him, and he sat, or rather reclined, on a log in front of a blazing fire, for the day was chilly, and grouped around him were the officers of his staff.
