used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
(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 "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EPISODE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading "Yes, sir; the port fires of the artillery."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
bivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading I bowed, for the speaker was the general in person.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
Elliot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
EPISODEnounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading AN EPISODE.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading "Yes, sir; the port fires of the artillery."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I bowed, for the speaker was the general in person.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I bowed, for the speaker was the general in person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
on one occasion
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
Paramé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
a human being
From this reading I bowed, for the speaker was the general in person.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "Yes, sir; the port fires of the artillery."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
express in words
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir; the port fires of the artillery."
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading I bowed, for the speaker was the general in person.
move hurridly
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
in the direction of
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
which person or people
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Exactly; ride with all speed to the officer commanding the brigade of guns, and say it is the order of General Elliot that he falls back at once towards the hills of Paramé."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir; the port fires of the artillery."
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the column of light cavalry wheeled off by sections to return to the camp and bivouac, a staff officer who was riding hurriedly past in the dark addressed me-- "Young man," said he, "do you see those lights twinkling in the hollow yonder?"
