Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The manner of attack was characteristic of Dru's methods.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

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From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

serving as an essential component

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The manner of attack was characteristic of Dru's methods.

the first light of day

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

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From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The manner of attack was characteristic of Dru's methods.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

an opposing military force

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

every person

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

of great significance or value

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

something that is lost

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

engage in

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The manner of attack was characteristic of Dru's methods.

march in a procession

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The manner of attack was characteristic of Dru's methods.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

the middle of the day

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

come to pass

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

plural of “republic” — a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

in the near future

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.

tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

up to a particular time

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading By dusk every man was in readiness, but they did not have to wait until morning, for as soon as supper was eaten, to the surprise of everyone, word came to make ready for action and march upon the enemy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE BATTLE OF LA TUNA In the numbers engaged, in the duration and in the loss of life, the battle of La Tuna was not important, but its effect upon Mexico and the Central American Republics was epoch making.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading His interview with General Benevides had ended at noon, and word soon ran through the camp that peace negotiations had failed with the result that the army was immediately on the alert and eager for action.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Dru did not attempt to stop the rumor that the engagement would occur at dawn the next day.