200th
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From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CORPORAL KLEGG HAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE GUARDING A FORAGE TRAIN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading CORPORAL KLEGG HAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE GUARDING A FORAGE TRAIN.
afore
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From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
(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 "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CORPORAL KLEGG HAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE GUARDING A FORAGE TRAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
binnounUS /bɪn/
a container; usually has a lid
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
cartridge-boxes
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From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
CORPORALnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading CORPORAL KLEGG HAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE GUARDING A FORAGE TRAIN.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading CORPORAL KLEGG HAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE GUARDING A FORAGE TRAIN.
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
fer
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From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
FORAGEnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒ/
bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
From this reading CORPORAL KLEGG HAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE GUARDING A FORAGE TRAIN.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
gitnounUS /ɡɪt/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
GUARDINGverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading CORPORAL KLEGG HAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE GUARDING A FORAGE TRAIN.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CORPORAL KLEGG HAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE GUARDING A FORAGE TRAIN.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
haversacks
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From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
Ind
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From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
KLEGG
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From this reading CORPORAL KLEGG HAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE GUARDING A FORAGE TRAIN.
likely's
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From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
OrderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
Q'snounUS /kjuːz/
possessive form of “q” — the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
roll-call
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From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
squirmish
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From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
to-morrow
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From this reading "COMPANY Q's bin detailed to go out 'n' help guard a forage train to-morrow," said the Orderly one evening at roll-call.
create by training and teaching
From this reading CORPORAL KLEGG HAS AN EXCITING ADVENTURE GUARDING A FORAGE TRAIN.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
we'll
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From this reading Be sure yer guns is in good order, fer likely's not we'll have a squirmish afore we git back."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
which person or people
From this reading The 200th Ind. had been lying in camp for two or three days, and the ambitious heroes who composed that regiment were getting tired of loafing about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
yer
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From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You fellers wants to all be up 'n' dressed bright 'n' early, with yer cartridge-boxes full 'n' a day's rations in yer haversacks.
