used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROBERT JOHNSON'S PROMOTION AND RELIGION.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was daring, without being rash; prompt, but not thoughtless; firm, without being harsh.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Kind and devoted to the company he drilled, he soon won the respect of his superior officers and the love of his comrades.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He was daring, without being rash; prompt, but not thoughtless; firm, without being harsh.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Kind and devoted to the company he drilled, he soon won the respect of his superior officers and the love of his comrades.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading Kind and devoted to the company he drilled, he soon won the respect of his superior officers and the love of his comrades.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He was daring, without being rash; prompt, but not thoughtless; firm, without being harsh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading He was daring, without being rash; prompt, but not thoughtless; firm, without being harsh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
JOHNSON'SnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading ROBERT JOHNSON'S PROMOTION AND RELIGION.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Kind and devoted to the company he drilled, he soon won the respect of his superior officers and the love of his comrades.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Kind and devoted to the company he drilled, he soon won the respect of his superior officers and the love of his comrades.
come together
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was daring, without being rash; prompt, but not thoughtless; firm, without being harsh.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Kind and devoted to the company he drilled, he soon won the respect of his superior officers and the love of his comrades.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
PROMOTIONnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading ROBERT JOHNSON'S PROMOTION AND RELIGION.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
quotanounUS /ˈkwoʊtə/
a prescribed number
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading He was daring, without being rash; prompt, but not thoughtless; firm, without being harsh.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading ROBERT JOHNSON'S PROMOTION AND RELIGION.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Kind and devoted to the company he drilled, he soon won the respect of his superior officers and the love of his comrades.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT JOHNSON'S PROMOTION AND RELIGION.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
in the near future
From this reading Kind and devoted to the company he drilled, he soon won the respect of his superior officers and the love of his comrades.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Kind and devoted to the company he drilled, he soon won the respect of his superior officers and the love of his comrades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading He was daring, without being rash; prompt, but not thoughtless; firm, without being harsh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert Johnson, being able to meet the army requirements, was enlisted as a substitute to help fill out the quota of a Northern regiment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his intelligence, courage, and prompt obedience, he rose from the ranks and became lieutenant of a colored company.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was daring, without being rash; prompt, but not thoughtless; firm, without being harsh.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Kind and devoted to the company he drilled, he soon won the respect of his superior officers and the love of his comrades.
