used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
(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 Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
any thing at all
From this reading Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
brought into existence
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
COLnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading COL.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
evergreennounUS /ˈevərɡriːn/
a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
opinion or judgment
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
come to pass
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
McTARNAGHAN
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From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
MilitianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
soldieringnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərɪŋ/
skills that are required for the life of soldier
From this reading Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
TERRENCE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
a special situation
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
UNLIKELYadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading THE GREAT MILITARY TRUTH THAT IN THE ARMY THE MOST LIKELY THING TO HAPPEN IS SOMETHING ENTIRELY UNLIKELY.
VolunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
at the time that
From this reading Being an Irishman, when he went in for anything, and especially soldiering, he went in with all his might.
in or at the place that
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading TERRENCE P. McTARNAGHAN, as his name would indicate, had first opened his eyes where the blue heavens bend over the evergreen sod of Ireland.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Naturally, therefore, he thought himself a born soldier, and this conviction had been confirmed by a year's service as Second Lieutenant of Volunteers in the Mexican War, and subsequent connection with the Indiana Militia.
