used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
at or in the front
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
eagerly desirous
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
BowlingnounUS /ˈboʊlɪŋ/
a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
Buckner
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From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
forwardingnounUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪŋ/
the act of sending on to another destination
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
a message received and understood
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
for more time
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
not any; not one
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
uttered with a trill
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
SCOUTING-PARTY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
required or under orders
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As indicated by some of their operations, their present policy was to destroy the railroad bridges, so as to prevent the government from forwarding troops by them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading General Buckner, or his forces, had destroyed one at Rolling Creek; but he was supposed to be falling back upon Bowling Green, as regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois began to reach this part of the State.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was possible that the squadron might come in contact with some of these forces; and the men were very anxious to find them.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
which person or people
From this reading Confederate troops had been reported from several different directions by those who had occasion to travel about the State.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LEADER OF THE SCOUTING-PARTY As the squadron came to a region where Major Lyon was no longer familiar with the country, scouts had been sent out ahead of the column to give information in regard to any possible enemy.
