used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "If you are afraid, Colonel Cobb," quietly answered Washington, "you have liberty to step back."
(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 By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "If you are afraid, Colonel Cobb," quietly answered Washington, "you have liberty to step back."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Had you not better step back a little?"
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Had you not better step back a little?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
Cobb
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From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had you not better step back a little?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If you are afraid, Colonel Cobb," quietly answered Washington, "you have liberty to step back."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
and nothing more
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "If you are afraid, Colonel Cobb," quietly answered Washington, "you have liberty to step back."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Had you not better step back a little?"
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had you not better step back a little?"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
with low volume
From this reading "If you are afraid, Colonel Cobb," quietly answered Washington, "you have liberty to step back."
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
redoubtnounUS /riˈdaʊt/
(military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
term of address for a man
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Had you not better step back a little?"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
toppingnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪŋ/
a flavorful addition on top of a dish
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As if to prove that the foe was nothing daunted, a solid shot, just topping the redoubt, tore through the middle of the group of generals, scattering sand and pebbles over them.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By dark three batteries were firing, and all through the night the guns on both sides rained shot and shell at each other.
which person or people
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Colonel Cobb, who stood nearest Washington, turning impulsively, said, "Sir, you are too much exposed here.
