used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
baskedverbUS /bæskt/
past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading It was early for casual people.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
remove the dust from
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
a young female
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early for casual people.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
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 He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
a particular point in time
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was early for casual people.
plugverbUS /plʌɡ/
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
cut with a saw
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
Searleses
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From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not stay long, but the sergeant in the rear thought he saw a girl come to the door and kiss him good-by.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading As the officer dashed to the head of the troop, the old sergeant dipped a smiling countenance deep into a plug of tobacco.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was early for casual people.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A HUNT A troop of cavalry trotted along through the early morning dust, and Lieutenant Butler drew out at the Searleses' quarters, tying his horse for a moment in front, while he went inside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Hello! there goes Butler with his troop," said Mr. Harding to Captain Lewis, as they basked in the morning sun before that officer's quarters.
