used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
aggravatingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
making worse
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
BULLnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading BULL RUN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
deem to be
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
couldn't
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From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
go away from a place
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
not any; not one
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
on the contrary
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading BULL RUN.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
only a very short time before
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
tallynounUS /ˈtæli/
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
precisely as stated
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
which person or people
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To be sure, it was very aggravating to have their country run down, and themselves assailed without leave or license; but they were by no means certain, now they came to think of it, that they had acted rightly in doing justice to the little rebel in such a summary manner.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In short, without a word said, there was a tacit understanding in the corps that this was an affair to be kept profoundly secret.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Peter especially, who had proposed the court martial, had an instinctive feeling that if his father were to learn the action they had taken, he would scarcely consider it to tally with the exercise of strict politeness to company.
Zouaves
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEIR first excitement over, the gallant Zouaves couldn't help looking at each other in rather a comical way.
