used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
ambleverbUS /ˈæmbəl/
walk leisurely
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That's the very closest thing I've ever been in or ever expect to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That's the very closest thing I've ever been in or ever expect to be.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading That's the very closest thing I've ever been in or ever expect to be.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
permission to do something
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
dispiritedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪrətɪd/
marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
don't
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From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
one or the other of two
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
at any time
From this reading That's the very closest thing I've ever been in or ever expect to be.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading That's the very closest thing I've ever been in or ever expect to be.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
Fullerton
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From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
I've
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From this reading That's the very closest thing I've ever been in or ever expect to be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
Lamont
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From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
skirmishingverbUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
That's
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From this reading That's the very closest thing I've ever been in or ever expect to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
a special situation
From this reading That's the very closest thing I've ever been in or ever expect to be.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had managed to knock a sort of jaded amble out of the dispirited mules.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
precisely as stated
From this reading That's the very closest thing I've ever been in or ever expect to be.
virtualadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəl/
being actually such in almost every respect
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
waggonnoun
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Lamont," said Fullerton gravely, as they thus moved forward, "I don't want to go through such another experience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The relieving force, divided into two, was advancing through the bush and long grass on either side of the waggon--in open skirmishing order: Peters, by tacit consent, being in virtual command of one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every man was keenly on the alert, and the faintest movement in the grass or bush would bring rifle or pistol to the ready.
