used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
bayonetsnounUS /ˈbeɪənets/
plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The men were preparing their breakfast, and a temporary halt had been called for that purpose.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The men were preparing their breakfast, and a temporary halt had been called for that purpose.
bristleverbUS /ˈbrɪsəl/
be in a state of movement or action
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The men were preparing their breakfast, and a temporary halt had been called for that purpose.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
countersignnoun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
Fenian
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From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading The men were preparing their breakfast, and a temporary halt had been called for that purpose.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
most important element
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
the force of workers available
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
picketnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
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 The men were preparing their breakfast, and a temporary halt had been called for that purpose.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The men were preparing their breakfast, and a temporary halt had been called for that purpose.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
spicknoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for persons of Latin American descent
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
stackedadjectiveUS /stækt/
arranged in a stack
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The men were preparing their breakfast, and a temporary halt had been called for that purpose.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The men were preparing their breakfast, and a temporary halt had been called for that purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading The guns, topped by a bristle of bayonets which glittered as the rising sun shone on them, were stacked with neat precision here and there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
precisely as stated
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Passing the picket, they came in full view of the Canadian force, the men of which looked very spick and span in uniforms which seemed painfully new in the clear light of the fair June morning.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were promptly halted and questioned by a picket before coming to the main body; the sentry knew enough not to shoot until he had asked for the countersign.
at the time that
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the two prisoners, with their three captors, came in sight of the Canadian volunteers, they beheld a scene which was much more military than the Fenian camp.
