used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
ballastnounUS /ˈbæləst/
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
for the reason that
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
CanteennounUS /kænˈtiːn/
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
CastornounUS /ˈkæstər/
a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
ChaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
Chaplain's
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From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
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 The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
ConfederacynounUS /kənˈfedərəsi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
CongratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
give a description of
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
DirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
EncounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
an opposing military force
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
divisible by two
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
set up or found
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
assemble or get together
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
death of a person
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
Horse-Marine
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From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
immediately past
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
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 The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
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 The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
OilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
over-board
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From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
put a saddle on
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
Surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
express in words
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
WarriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The colonel rode up to me and shook me by the hand, and congratulated me, and the major and adjutant said they had never expected to see me alive, and the soldiers looked at me as one returned from the grave, and from what I could gather by the looks of the boys, I was something of a hero, even before I had told my story.
at the time that
From this reading The colonel asked me what had become of all the baggage I had on my saddle when I went away, and I told him that I had thrown ballast over-board all over the Southern Confederacy, when I was charging the enemy, because I found my horse drew too much water for a long run.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The last chapter of this history left me facing my regiment, which had started out to hunt me up, after my terrible fight with that Confederate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He said something about my being a Horse-Marine, and sent me back to my company, telling me that when we got into camp that night he would send for me and I could tell the story of my capture and escape.
people who are wounded
From this reading I Describe a Deadly Encounter--Am Congratulated as a Warrior With a Big “W”--The Chaplain Gives Good Advice--I Attend Surgeon's Call--Castor Oil out of a Dirty Bottle--Back to the Chaplain's Tent--I am Wounded in the Canteen.
