used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRIPLE EXECUTION--A SOLDIER'S GRAVE--TORO'S LUCK.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
brigands
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From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The party in question was composed of six men commanded by Hunston.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The party in question was composed of six men commanded by Hunston.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The party in question was composed of six men commanded by Hunston.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Morning dawned.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
EXECUTIONnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading THE TRIPLE EXECUTION--A SOLDIER'S GRAVE--TORO'S LUCK.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
gloatverbUS /ɡloʊt/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
death of a person
From this reading THE TRIPLE EXECUTION--A SOLDIER'S GRAVE--TORO'S LUCK.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
Hunston
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From this reading The party in question was composed of six men commanded by Hunston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The party in question was composed of six men commanded by Hunston.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
and nothing more
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
immediately past
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE TRIPLE EXECUTION--A SOLDIER'S GRAVE--TORO'S LUCK.
the force of workers available
From this reading The party in question was composed of six men commanded by Hunston.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning dawned.
not one, and not any
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
and nothing more
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The party in question was composed of six men commanded by Hunston.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The party in question was composed of six men commanded by Hunston.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
SOLDIER'SnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE TRIPLE EXECUTION--A SOLDIER'S GRAVE--TORO'S LUCK.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIPLE EXECUTION--A SOLDIER'S GRAVE--TORO'S LUCK.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
TORO'S
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From this reading THE TRIPLE EXECUTION--A SOLDIER'S GRAVE--TORO'S LUCK.
TRIPLEverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading THE TRIPLE EXECUTION--A SOLDIER'S GRAVE--TORO'S LUCK.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He had insisted upon having this post, one that none of the brigands envied him--so that he might gloat over his victims at the last hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
at the time that
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The eastern sky was only just tinged with the light of the rising sun when the bugle call summoned the firing party.
