used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pause followed, Graeme’s eye running down the line.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now, Sergeant-Major, you’ll be in charge of the troop till I return.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Now, Sergeant-Major, you’ll be in charge of the troop till I return.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A pause followed, Graeme’s eye running down the line.
eulogynounUS /ˈjuːlədʒi/
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
the organ of sight
From this reading A pause followed, Graeme’s eye running down the line.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A pause followed, Graeme’s eye running down the line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
Graeme's
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From this reading A pause followed, Graeme’s eye running down the line.
Haslopp
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From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
immediately past
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
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 "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A pause followed, Graeme’s eye running down the line.
engage in
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Sergeant-Major, you’ll be in charge of the troop till I return.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now, Sergeant-Major, you’ll be in charge of the troop till I return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
go across or through
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading A pause followed, Graeme’s eye running down the line.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Now, Sergeant-Major, you’ll be in charge of the troop till I return.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
move upward
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A pause followed, Graeme’s eye running down the line.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
Sergeant-Major
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From this reading "Now, Sergeant-Major, you’ll be in charge of the troop till I return.
shoeing-smith
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From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A pause followed, Graeme’s eye running down the line.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bring them on after me to that rise there, and open fire on the hills bordering the Pass.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Now, Sergeant-Major, you’ll be in charge of the troop till I return.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading "Now, Sergeant-Major, you’ll be in charge of the troop till I return.
unisonnounUS /ˈjuːnəsən/
corresponding exactly
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
whereupon
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From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading "Right," said Hector, "four good men," at which unwonted eulogy Rogers and Williams winked in unison.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I should like you, Haslopp," he said at last, "to make up the party," whereupon, without a word, a huge shoeing-smith, the regimental "strong man," left the ranks, and the number required was complete.
you'll
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From this reading "Now, Sergeant-Major, you’ll be in charge of the troop till I return.
