Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The commander had noticed the rapid movement on the road, though Captain Truman had come out of the field half a mile from the cross-roads.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The commander had noticed the rapid movement on the road, though Captain Truman had come out of the field half a mile from the cross-roads.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

not accessible to view

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The commander had noticed the rapid movement on the road, though Captain Truman had come out of the field half a mile from the cross-roads.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

an opposing military force

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The commander had noticed the rapid movement on the road, though Captain Truman had come out of the field half a mile from the cross-roads.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

moving swiftly

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The commander had noticed the rapid movement on the road, though Captain Truman had come out of the field half a mile from the cross-roads.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

excessively quick

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

of great significance or value

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

a small natural hill

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The commander had noticed the rapid movement on the road, though Captain Truman had come out of the field half a mile from the cross-roads.

a particular point in time

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

being perceived or observed

From this reading The commander had noticed the rapid movement on the road, though Captain Truman had come out of the field half a mile from the cross-roads.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading The commander had noticed the rapid movement on the road, though Captain Truman had come out of the field half a mile from the cross-roads.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

make visible

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The commander had noticed the rapid movement on the road, though Captain Truman had come out of the field half a mile from the cross-roads.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

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 The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The pickets came at a furious gallop; for the sergeant, though not admitted to the counsels of the officers, was intelligent enough to understand the importance of his report.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The former was there in accordance with the order of which Artie was the bearer to Captain Truman; but the latter event was the more important, inasmuch as it promised to reveal the operations of the enemy, which had hitherto been concealed.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The sergeant in charge of the picket reported in hot haste to the captain of the second company, by whom he had been sent out; and a moment later Artie was flying down the hill to the major, with the substance, in a short sentence, of the intelligence brought in.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE EXPLOSION ON THE BRIDGE The movement on the east road, where the fight of the morning with the Texans had taken place, was occasioned by the simultaneous arrival of the second company from behind the knoll, and the hasty return of the pickets from the hill region.