used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a shot is to be fired before the charge is sounded.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “We must be free in our actions.
anew
From this reading So overcoats and haversacks were dropped; and stripped to their blouses the column again waited, breathing hard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Not a shot is to be fired before the charge is sounded.
blousesnounUS /ˈblaʊsəz/
plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women
From this reading So overcoats and haversacks were dropped; and stripped to their blouses the column again waited, breathing hard.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading So overcoats and haversacks were dropped; and stripped to their blouses the column again waited, breathing hard.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Not a shot is to be fired before the charge is sounded.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading So overcoats and haversacks were dropped; and stripped to their blouses the column again waited, breathing hard.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Keep those dogs here, too.”
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading So overcoats and haversacks were dropped; and stripped to their blouses the column again waited, breathing hard.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Not a shot is to be fired before the charge is sounded.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading “We must be free in our actions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading So overcoats and haversacks were dropped; and stripped to their blouses the column again waited, breathing hard.
haversacks
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From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “We must be free in our actions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a shot is to be fired before the charge is sounded.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep those dogs here, too.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must be free in our actions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a shot is to be fired before the charge is sounded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We must be free in our actions.
overcoatsnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊts/
plural of “overcoat” — a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Not a shot is to be fired before the charge is sounded.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So overcoats and haversacks were dropped; and stripped to their blouses the column again waited, breathing hard.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Not a shot is to be fired before the charge is sounded.
strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
From this reading So overcoats and haversacks were dropped; and stripped to their blouses the column again waited, breathing hard.
terselyadverbUS /ˈtɜːrsli/
in a short and concise manner
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Keep those dogs here, too.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Keep those dogs here, too.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading So overcoats and haversacks were dropped; and stripped to their blouses the column again waited, breathing hard.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must be free in our actions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So overcoats and haversacks were dropped; and stripped to their blouses the column again waited, breathing hard.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Officers and men will remove their overcoats and the men their haversacks, to be left here under guard of one man from each company,” directed the general, tersely.
