used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
(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 Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
of short duration or distance
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
consolidationnounUS /kənˌsɑːləˈdeɪʃən/
combining into a solid mass
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Except for a faint curiosity, the Sergeant felt no inclination to meet the woman.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
Dupont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
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 Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for a faint curiosity, the Sergeant felt no inclination to meet the woman.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Except for a faint curiosity, the Sergeant felt no inclination to meet the woman.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Except for a faint curiosity, the Sergeant felt no inclination to meet the woman.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
Hamlin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
an instinctive motive
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Except for a faint curiosity, the Sergeant felt no inclination to meet the woman.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
come together
From this reading Except for a faint curiosity, the Sergeant felt no inclination to meet the woman.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
not any; not one
From this reading Except for a faint curiosity, the Sergeant felt no inclination to meet the woman.
a brief written record
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
and nothing more
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
rumoredverbUS /ˈruːmərd/
past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Except for a faint curiosity, the Sergeant felt no inclination to meet the woman.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Sheridan was evidently preparing for an early offensive campaign, and it was rumored on all sides that the Seventh Cavalry had been selected for active field service.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Any day might bring orders, and he could easily avoid this Mrs. Dupont until then.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Indeed, the urgent orders for the consolidation of the regiment from scattered posts must mean this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Except for a faint curiosity, the Sergeant felt no inclination to meet the woman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE MEETING Hamlin's first impulse was to ignore the note, trusting his position in the ranks would be sufficient barrier to prevent any chance meeting, and believing his stay at that garrison would be only a brief one.
