used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
(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 Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
make calm or still
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
having the place or position changed
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
at any time
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
fire-eaters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
come together
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
not any; not one
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
come into possession of
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
PERPLEXINGadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
planternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
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 He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
re-enforcement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
in the near future
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
refrain from harming
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
TexansnounUS /ˈteksənz/
plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
TrumannounUS /ˈtruːmən/
elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972)
From this reading Deck handed his father the letter from Captain Truman as soon as he came into his presence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
underratedverbUS /ˌʌndərˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “underrate” — make too low an estimate of
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reputation of the Texans had been spread over this portion of the State; and they were regarded as terrible soldiers, real fire-eaters, and he had by no means underrated them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus far all the fighting had been done by the second company; but before this time Major Lyon had confidently expected to be engaged with the cavalry which had encamped three miles from the mansion of the planter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had made the most careful preparations to meet them, and had sent the two messengers to obtain a re-enforcement from the second company, which had successfully completed its work at the railroad bridge, and could spare a portion of their strength.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE PERPLEXING MOVEMENTS OF THE ENEMY The commander of the squadron had not yet become familiar with the trials, doubts, and anxieties of military life in the midst of actual fighting; and though he was as calm and resolute as ever, he seemed to the boys to be greatly disturbed about something.
