AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
bridles
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From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Therefore the horses had been carefully rubbed down, and the saddles replaced.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
colonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Therefore the horses had been carefully rubbed down, and the saddles replaced.
DREAMnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
good-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
Hilland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Therefore the horses had been carefully rubbed down, and the saddles replaced.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Although no immediate danger was apprehended, caution had been learned by long experience.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
numbersnounUS /ˈnʌmbərz/
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Therefore the horses had been carefully rubbed down, and the saddles replaced.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Therefore the horses had been carefully rubbed down, and the saddles replaced.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading Therefore the horses had been carefully rubbed down, and the saddles replaced.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading In many instances the bridles also had been put on again, with the bit merely slipped from the mouth.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore the horses had been carefully rubbed down, and the saddles replaced.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The detachment was comparatively small, and it was far removed from any support; and while no hints of the presence of the enemy in formidable numbers had been obtained during the day, what was beyond them could not be known with any certainty.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DREAM Graham and his friend had bidden each other an early and cordial good-night, for the entire force under the command of Hilland's colonel was to resume its march with the dawn.
