used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
give encouragement to
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading Its tones were by no means offensive to Clark.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
frontiersmen
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From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading They spoke of gratitude to him, not of triumph over him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They spoke of gratitude to him, not of triumph over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its tones were by no means offensive to Clark.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Its tones were by no means offensive to Clark.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
not any; not one
From this reading Its tones were by no means offensive to Clark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They spoke of gratitude to him, not of triumph over him.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Its tones were by no means offensive to Clark.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They spoke of gratitude to him, not of triumph over him.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
sergeantsnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənts/
plural of “sergeant” — any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading They spoke of gratitude to him, not of triumph over him.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They spoke of gratitude to him, not of triumph over him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its tones were by no means offensive to Clark.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Its tones were by no means offensive to Clark.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading They spoke of gratitude to him, not of triumph over him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its tones were by no means offensive to Clark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The silence that had so far been maintained was broken by a rapturous cheer, which the rough frontiersmen could not suppress.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The adjutant drew his sword and retired to his post behind his commanding officer, while the latter executed a few simple movements and then returned his sword.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The adjutant resumed his regular duties, took the reports of the sergeants in due form, announced the dismissal of parade, and came up with the officers in the stiff military form that has descended to the present day.
